Global AI safety treaty signed by US, UK and EU
Silicon Republic September 5, 2024
The Framework Convention on AI aims to progress this technology while managing the various risks it may pose to human rights, democracy and the rule of law.
The Council of Europe has today (5 August) opened for signatures a global treaty that aims to protect human rights and democracy as AI systems evolve.
This treaty provides a legal framework covering the entire lifecycle of AI systems. It aims to promote the progress of AI technology, while managing the risks it may pose to human rights, democracy and the rule of law – similar to regulation such as the EU’s AI Act.
The Framework Convention was adopted by the Council of Europe Committee of Ministers on 17 May 2024 and has...